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The first four rounds of the Australian Open featured historically few upsets--the Top 6 seeds are all still in for both the men and women—and so Ben and Tumaini had lots of big stars to talk about heading into the business end of this tournament. We start with the women: Sabalenka-Jovic, Gauff-Svitolina, Pegula-Anisimova, and Rybakina-Swiatek. And then on the men's side, there's Alcaraz-de Minaur, Zverev-Tien (after Tien demolished Medvedev), Musetti-Djokovic, and Shelton-Sinner. Lastly, Tumaini talks about his cousin being very famous now.  Thank you for listening! Our Patreon is back up and running to ensure NCR keeps going and stays ad-free, and we hope you can join in supporting NCR! And we especially thank our GOAT backers: Pam Shriver and J. O'D. And please check out Ben's new writing home, Bounces! And Tumaini's work at The Guardian! 

Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down results from Day 8 of the 2026 Australian Open, covering the biggest results, standout performances, and storylines shaping the tournament. In this recap, they discuss Daniil Medvedev falling to Learner Tien, Djokovic and Sinner both getting lucky breaks to get into the Quarter Finals, and the dominant performances from Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Gauff, Ruud, Svitolina, Jovic, & more. This episode focuses on match context, player mindset, and how early-round results are setting up the days ahead at Melbourne Park. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match from Day 5? Which matchups are you most excited for on Day 6?

It's the Australian Open 2026 Second Round Show with Gill Gross. Jannik Sinner looked to be in huge trouble against Elliot Spizzirri until the heat rule came into effect: we'll dissect the chain of events. We'll also break down a 2-0 comeback by Daniil Medvedev, a five-set win by Lorenzo Musetti, a milestone win for Francisco Cerundolo and more.0:00 Intro1:00 Heat Rule17:50 Sinner d. Spizzirri27:20 Quick Hitters34:30 Medvedev d. Marozsan42:30 Musetti d. Machac49:00 Cerundolo d. Rublev IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://gillgross.tribechat.com Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down results from Day 6 of the 2026 Australian Open, covering the biggest results, standout performances, and storylines shaping the tournament. In this recap, they discuss Daniil Medvedev's 5-set thriller, Rising Star's like Learner Tien and Iva Jovic breaking through into Round 4, and Aryna Sabalenka tying Novak Djokovic's Grand Slam tiebreak streak. This episode focuses on match context, player mindset, and how early-round results are setting up the days ahead at Melbourne Park. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match from Day 5? Which matchups are you most excited for on Day 6?

The Australian Open rages on, and Barstool Sports' Eric Hubbs returns to the podcast to dissect all the madness in Melbourne. Hubbs recaps Stan Wawrinka's emotional win, the newfound consistency of Alexander Bublik, and how Daniil Medvedev rallied from two sets down to book a rematch with upstart American Learner Tien. The sports commentator also analyzes the breakthrough of young American Ethan Quinn, Tommy Paul's chances against Carlos Alcaraz, and whether Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton or someone else is the third favorite in the men's draw after Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. And in the women's draw, Hubbs reacts to the brilliant performance of Victoria Mboko. Hubbs assesses Mboko's chances against World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, and marvels at the youth movement the Canadian is leading in Melbourne alonside Iva Jovic and Mirra Andreeva. The Barstool Sports personality also weighs in on Naomi Osaka's tense R2 encounter, Yulia Putinseva's post-match celebration, and the number of American women still alive in Australia. The guys finish the episode by previewing the big matches coming up as The Australian Open continues. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this podcast we discuss all the highlights on Day 6 at the Australian Open 2026. Carlos Alcaraz powered through with his trademark aggression to keep his title charge on track, Daniil Medvedev absorbed pressure and outlasted his opponent in a physical, tactical battle, and Jovic pushed through a tense match filled with momentum swings. On the women's side, Aryna Sabalenka imposed her raw power to deliver a commanding performance, Victoria Mboko continued her impressive run by rising to the occasion on a big stage, and Coco Gauff showed maturity and composure to handle business in a high-pressure matchup, setting the tone for an explosive second week at Melbourne Park. ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr

Day 6 of the Australian Open delivered nonstop drama as Zeynep Sönmez's incredible run comes to an end, Victoria Mboko claims a thrilling, hard-fought victory, and the tournament heavyweights are pushed to the limit. Aryna Sabalenka, Daniil Medvedev, and Alexander Zverev all survive major scares to keep their Grand Slam hopes alive in Melbourne. From epic rallies and momentum swings to late-night battles under the lights, this day had it all.

It's the Australian Open 2026 Second Round Show with Gill Gross. We start by reacting to the breaking news that the PTPA is seeking investment for a competing tour. Then, we get into the matches: Stan Wawrinka delivered a classic 5-set win, Tomas Machac took out Stefanos Tsitsipas, Ethan Quinn got his biggest career win over Hubert Hurkacz, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz rolled.0:00 Intro1:50 PTPA News10:50 Machac d. Tsitsipas20:50 Quinn d. Hurkacz28:40 Djokovic d. Maestrelli31:27 Mensik d. Jodar36:05 Vacherot d. Hijikata37:01 Medvedev d. Halys38:13 Alcaraz d. Hanfman39:30 Musetti d. Sonego IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://gillgross.tribechat.com Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Full Day 4 recap including Emma Raducanu, Iva Jovic, Frances Tiafoe, Cam Norrie, & more. Andy Roddick and Producer Mike discuss Raducanu's mindset and how playing more matches might be beneficial for her career. Full Day 4 recap including Emma Raducanu, Iva Jovic, Frances Tiafoe, Cam Norrie, & more. Andy Roddick and Producer Mike discuss Raducanu's mindset and how playing more matches might be beneficial for her career. They talk about Daniil Medvedev being asked about his podcasting future and how Andrey Rublev and Iva Jovic on-court interviews couldn't be more different. and how Andrey Rublev and Iva Jovic on-court interviews couldn't be more different. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match from Day 4? What are the popcorn matches in Day 5?

In this podcast we discuss the highlights of day 4 at the Australian Open 2026. Emma Raducanu suffered a second round loss to Potopova, whilst Sabalenka and Gauff both won with ease. Medvedev finally defeated a french player and Learner Tien looks dangerous after defeating Shevchenko. Alcaraz was clinical in his dispatching of Hanfmann, and Mirra Andreeva impressed yet again knocking out Sakkari. ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr

Catch up on all the Australian Open Day 4 action in our latest Last Ball Drops review

It's the Australian Open 2026 First Round Show with Gill Gross. We start by addressing ESPN's price hike on American tennis fans. Then, we'll talk about Felix Auger-Aliassime's retirement loss against Nuno Borges, how Daniil Medvedev's game looks different for better or worse, Alexander Zverev's survival of a tough draw in Gabriel Diallo, 2X NCAA Champion Michael Zheng upsetting Sebastian Korda, Frances Tiafoe's productive-sounding offseason, Alexandra Eala's Court 6 atmosphere, and more! CORRECTION: Kostyuk made a final run in Adelaide, not a title run.0:00 Intro3:05 ESPN Streaming11:40 Felix Retires18:50 Evaluating Medvedev25:30 Zverev def. Diallo31:40 Zheng def. Korda39:30 Fery def. Cobolli41:40 Jacquemot def. Kostyuk43:30 Frances Tiafoe47:50 Alexandra Eala Loss IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Day 2 of the Australian Open delivered drama, upsets and standout performances — and we've got it all covered in this episode of Talking Tennis: Last Ball Drops

For our preview special of the Australian Open, Paul is joined by pod mainstay Matthew Coleman to break down the action Down Under.  We cover the tops and bottoms of the tour as we boomerang from Medvedev's new title to United Cups pure entertainment.  And we have our always 100% correct, backed by science, predictions of who is making runs on Rod Laver Arena and who is tumbling out of Margaret Court early.  Plus a new BaeTP and Lobsbians covering everything from Tiafoe's water bottle to Zizou Bergs' thirsty twerking.  

On this episode of Love All, Kim Clijsters joins Blair Henley from Melbourne to break down what's really happening at the Australian Open, from the energy on the grounds to the viral $1 million One Point Slam. Kim gives her expert take on Coco Gauff's evolution against Iga Swiatek, Daniil Medvedev's reset after a coaching change, and Alexander Bublik's breakthrough. They also cover Aryna Sabalenka's title run, Elina Svitolina's win in Auckland, and the biggest storylines heading into the main draw.  Welcome to Love All! We're so happy you're here. If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes and stay close to the heart of the game, follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast    ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Love All0:47 Melbourne weather & the "Happy Slam" vibe4:48 The One Point Slam: Rules, community, and the $1M15:33 Henley's Headlines: United Cup15:47 Coco Gauff vs Iga Świątek: why the tide has turned20:20 Belinda Bencic's great week: Is peaking before a Slam dangerous?24:00 Svitolina's Auckland title26:46 Medvedev wins Brisbane: 22 titles in 22 cities32:45 Bublik wins Hong Kong, Musetti's finals struggles & mental pressure35:10 Memory Lane: Kim's first Australian Open at 1639:26 2004 AO final vs Justine Henin & learning from losses41:55 2011 AO title, comeback as a mom & becoming World No. 143:55 Guest Question: What motivated Kim more: fear of failing or joy of success?45:53 Rec Room: Blair's makeup secret47:22 Kim's rec: The Australian Open app49:00 Closing thoughts & wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back from break with season 12 of The Body Serve! The off-season didn't let up for a second, with its fair share of surprising breakups: Carlos and Juan Carlos, Naomi and Evolve, and Novak splitting from the players' organization he co-founded. We also cover Potapova's copypasta, Venus' wedding, the ESPN commentary reshuffle, Iga's viewing habits, and more off-season stuff. We look ahead to the coming season with our usual breakout picks – no ADF this time – plus we recap the opening week Down Under, as Bencic leads her team to the final while Poland snatches their first United Cup. 3:25 Alcaraz and Ferrero split 10:35 Naomi Evolves away from the agency she co-founded 15:10 Djokovic quits the PTPA 22:10 Other off-season stuff: Iga didn't watch, ATP rolls out safeguarding program, Next Gen Finals, Venus at the altar!  35:30 Looking ahead: our breakout picks for 2026 45:30 Changes to the ESPN commentary lineup 51:50 United Cup highlights: Hubie, Belinda, Zizou 60:00 Titles for Sabalenka, Svitolina, Medvedev, Bublik 65:35 The podcast landscape

Jimmy and Brett kick off season 7 of the Advantage Connors podcast! Carlos Alcaraz and long time coach J.C. Ferrero decided to part ways after winning 6 majors and leading him to #1 in the world. Holger Rune's continues his rehab for his torn achilles. Medvedev, Bublik and Sabalenka all take home early titles down under to kick off their 2026 season. Brooks Koepka has decided to leave LIV and return to the PGA Tour. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross runs through the first championship Sunday of 2026. We'll start with Alexander Bublik's milestone win over Lorenzo Musetti that secured his place in the top-10. Then, we'll go to Daniil Medvedev's dominant week and win over Brandon Nakashima in Brisbane. Lastly, Hubert Hurkacz was perhaps the biggest mover of week 1 with a strong United Cup, culminating in victory over Stan Wawrinka and glory for Poland.0:00 Intro0:50 Bublik d. Musetti Hong Kong18:57 Medvedev d. Nakashima Brisbane31:05 Wawrinka d. Hurkacz United Cup IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys kick things off with some rapid-fire news, including Tsitsipas' outfit in Adelaide, the Sinner vs. Alcaraz exhibition, and Milos Raonic's retirement.They then break down the recent tournaments in Brisbane, Hong Kong, and the United Cup, along with a quick recap of the Battle of the Sexes. To close things out, they spin a Wheel featuring players ranked 40–100 to decide which player they're unofficially sponsoring for the year.Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone!. Get 20% off sitewide with code [NOTHINGMAJOR] at www.rag-bone.com #ragandbonepod00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:12 Sam in New Zealand03:09 Fashion Critique and Red Carpet Highlights05:37 Sinner Alcaraz exhibition07:39 Milos Raonic's Retirement09:46 United Cup Recap a13:15 Brisbane Tournament Results15:06 Medvedev's Unique Winning Streak17:16 Aesthetically Pleasing Tennis Games20:48 Hong Kong Tournament Results24:15 Battle of the Sexes Debate26:11 Curious Case of Wild Cards27:17 Retirement Tours and Wild Cards29:42 Wheel of Fate 37:11 Future Segment Ideas

Is Alexander Bublik the biggest threat to Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in 2026? In this episode the podcast, we break down Bublik's surge, what makes his game so awkward for the very best, and whether his ceiling is high enough to consistently disrupt the Sinner–Alcaraz era. We also cover the rest of the week's biggest tennis talking points: Bublik breaking into the Top 10, the signs that Daniil Medvedev might be finding his best level again, Lorenzo Musetti's finals curse, and why Iga Swiatek has been struggling compared to her usual standards.

Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge dieses Mal mit den ersten Turnieren des Jahres. In Brisbane konnte Aryna Sabalenka ihren Titel verteidigen, auch wenn sie dabei nicht auf die schwierigsten Gegnerinnen traf. Trotzdem eine beeindruckende Woche von der Weltranglistenersten. Ihre Finalgegnerin, Marta Kostyuk, konnte drei Top-Ten-Spielerinnen schlagen. Vielleicht ein Zeichen dafür, was in Zukunft von ihr kommt? In Auckland ging der Titel an Elina Svitolina, die sich im Finale gegen Xinyu Wang gewann. Bei den Herren setzte sich in Brisbane Daniel Medvedev durch, der damit seine kuriose Statistik weiterführte von 22 Titeln in 22 verschiedenen Städten. Für Medvedev ein ... WERBUNG 10 Euro gratis bei NEO.bet Sichert euch 10 Euro gratis beim Wettanbieter NEObet, ganz ohne Einzahlung. Einfach den Promotion-Code tennis10 bei der Registrierung auf neobet.de eingeben und sofort mit den 10 Euro loswetten. Link zur NEObet-Registrierung: https://neobet.de/de/Sportwetten#account/Account Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

This week Erik and Aidan discuss the first big week of tennis in 2026. Starting off in Brisbane, where the field was stacked with talent. Seeds were dropping like flies, but Daniil Medvedev put on a vintage performance, looking like he may be able to return to the highest level. In Hong Kong, the top seeds stood out, with a 1 vs 2 final, and a Top 10 breakthrough for Alexander Bublik. Finally, in the United Cup Poland finally managed to win the title after 2 years of heartbreak, while Stan the Man and Switzerland battled to second place. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!ContentsIntro 0:00Brisbane Recap 1:35Hong Kong Recap 17:35United Cup 23:02What's New 28:05Bet of the Week/Upset Alert 33:28Match of the Week 35:07

In this podcast we welcome in a new year of tennis in 2026 with tournaments in Brisbane, Auckland, Hong Kong and the United Cup too. Alexandra Eala making a storming start to the year, and can Tsitsipas and Medvedev have a good year and get back in the top 10? We also give our take on the Kyrgios vs Sabalenka Battle of the Sexes and should there be a part 2? ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr

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Experience one of the most talked-about tennis clashes of 2025 in this in-depth podcast episode: Tien vs Medvedev | Australian Open Round 2 | Matches of the Year 2025 | No.2. We break down the electrifying Australian Open Round 2 showdown between rising star Learner Tien and Grand Slam champion Daniil Medvedev, a match that stunned fans and analysts alike. From jaw-dropping rallies and tactical masterclasses to momentum-shifting moments, this episode explores why Tien vs Medvedev deserves its place among the Matches of the Year 2025.

The Knights have headed into the holiday break, Christmas at Linus Funck's house and Christmas with Aleksei Medvedev. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys kick things off by diving into the festive season by crafting their Naughty or Nice lists for both ATP and WTA players. Things take a hilarious turn when airport stories start flying, leading to a full-on debate about TSA security at airports. From there, they tackle fan questions on off-season training, locker-room confrontations, and if they really get butterflies when they see the main draw. Exclusive: $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/NOTHINGMAJOR. Promo Code NOTHINGMAJOR Head to our NothingMajorShow.com/awards and put in your vote.We also are going to pick 5 voters at random from the submissions and send each one a Nothing Major swag bag featuring our new merch drops:3x t-shirts: Green, White & Black2x hoodies: Creme & BlackEveryone who votes is eligible - just make sure to include your email below so we can contact you. We will draw the names at the end of the awards show. 00:00 Introduction  01:01 Award Show Announcements 01:51 Companion Pass Story 05:41 Travel Mishaps and TSA Debate 09:10 Naughty or Nice List: WTA Edition 11:52 Naughty or Nice List: ATP Edition 17:41 Medvedev's On-Court Antics 18:25 Naughty List Contenders 20:54 The Myth of Tennis Off-Season 22:44 Off-Season Training Regimens 28:43 Fan Questions: Locker Room Confrontations 30:02 Fan Questions: Importance of Coaches 32:42 Fan Questions: Tournament Draws 37:11 Fan Questions: Serve and Volley Decline

2025-12-07 | DAILY UPDATES #073 | Tonight, we're in Brussels, breaking down the comments of a pusillanimous and pathetic excuse for a leader, that's holding the financial keys to a war he claims can't be won. Yet he's not prepared to take a risk for the sake of Ukraine's or Europe's freedom. It's clowns like this that will destroy the European project and contribute to shattering of peace on the continent.Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has just told the world that “Who seriously believes Russia is going to lose in Ukraine? It's a fable – a total illusion… not even desirable for Russia to lose.” (Kyiv Post) I wonder if he speaks Russian. If not, he better start learning it. ----------SOURCES: Kyiv Post – “‘Not Even Desirable for Russia to Lose': Belgian PM Opposes Asset Confiscation” (Dec. 4, 2025)Kyiv Independent – “The key to ending the war is in Brussels — Ukrainians react to Belgium's Russian asset loan opposition.” Kyiv Independent – “Belgian PM renews opposition to Russian frozen-assets reparations loan.” Kyiv Independent – “The EU's ambitious plan for frozen Russian assets, explained.” Le Monde – “Belgium resists unfreezing Russian assets held in Brussels.” Brussels Institute for Geopolitics – “The poisoned chalice of Russia's frozen assets” by Luuk van Middelaar. AP News – “The EU lays out a plan to fund Ukraine using frozen Russian assets but Belgium says it's too risky.” Financial Times – “ECB refuses to provide backstop for €140bn Ukraine loan.” Reuters – Coverage of De Wever–von der Leyen–Merz talks, and Russian Duma and Medvedev threats over asset seizure. The Guardian – “European Commission plans ‘reparations loan' to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets” and follow-up pieces on Ukraine funding negotiations. Washington Post – Opinion on “The European Union's hypocrisies on Ukraine.” ----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISERA project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------

In this fast-paced post-Thanksgiving episode, Ghost kicks things off by delivering the rants left over from Tuesday's interrupted show before diving straight into global turbulence. He unpacks audience boosts, Monty Python jokes, oil economics in Venezuela and Ghana, and viewer updates from abroad, casually weaving in Middle Eastern geopolitics and Russian-aligned narratives. From Hillary Clinton and Skolkovo to Medvedev's tech ambitions, Brain-Drain Russia, and the purges shaping Putin's power structure, Ghost explores how these dynamics mirror what's unfolding in Ukraine. He then zooms in on Zelensky's internal collapse, mass resignations, corruption raids, and doubts about Kyiv's legitimacy, all while Trump's peace-deal pressure campaign intensifies behind the scenes. Bringing his trademark humor, receipts, and geopolitical mind-mapping, Ghost ties together Ukraine, MBS, Qatar, and CIA fingerprints across global destabilization efforts. It's classic Geopolitics with Ghost: rants, receipts, and a gritty walk through the realignment underway across the world.

In this chapter, Ghost turns his attention to Dmitry Medvedev, exploring how his rise, presidency, and partnership with Vladimir Putin reveal critical patterns in modern geopolitics. Using Medvedev's biography as a lens, Ghost walks through Russia's post-Soviet power struggles, the Aluminum Wars, Gazprom restructuring, oligarch crackdowns, and the emergence of competing factions inside the Kremlin. He breaks down Medvedev's technocratic “Strategy 2020,” the Russian-Georgian war, the tandemocracy with Putin, national security reforms, and the deeper geopolitical echoes between Russia, the West, and today's shifting alliances. Through Medvedev's story, Ghost highlights the recurring historical “reruns” that shape current events, showing how this era set the stage for today's multipolar world, and why understanding Medvedev is essential to understanding Trump, Putin, and the broader sovereign movement.

In his 2024 state-of-the-nation address, Vladimir Putin declared that the word “elite” had lost much of its credibility. Russia's “real elite,” he said, are those who serve their country: “the workers and warriors, reliable, trustworthy people who have proven their loyalty to Russia through their deeds.”  It's safe to assume that these words sent a chill through Russia's elite circles, where top officials, business leaders, and military figures have been jockeying to hold on to their positions for nearly four years of wartime.  With Putin laser-focused on winning the war against Ukraine, anyone who impedes that goal is at risk of finding themselves on the chopping block. Long-serving officials have fallen out of favor, while ultra-patriotic hardliners are rising to the top, leaving Putin surrounded by sycophants. But concentrating so much power in one 73-year-old man poses some obvious risks for Russia's political system. For more insight into how Putin's war effort has changed the rules for Russia's “old elites” and made them fear the prospect of peace, The Naked Pravda spoke to Farida Rustamova, an independent journalist who covers politics and power in Russia and writes the Substack newsletter Faridaily. Time stamps for this episode: (2:42 The Shift in Russian Political Dynamics04:54 Meduza's Daily Newsletter Plug05:41 Medvedev's Transformation and Elite Adaptation07:11 Fear and Repression Among Russian Officials11:59 High-Level Shakeups and Political Loyalty19:50 Concerns Over War's End and Future Chaos25:32 Skepticism About Peace Talks and Putin's Image27:56 Putin's Concentration of Power and Future of PutinismКак поддержать нашу редакцию — даже если вы в России и вам очень страшно

Coach and commentator Harry Neale once said, "Goaltending is 75 per cent of your hockey team, unless you don't have it. Then it's 100 per cent.” The performances of Aleksei Medvedev and Seb Gatto in the London Knight net have been giving London a chance to win. The Knights are coming off tight 2-1 and 3-2 shootout victories and Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs recap the games and talk goaltending with Medvedev while Jim Van Horne speaks with Knights goalie coach Dave Rook. Kyle and Mike also look at some milestones from ex-Knights and discuss Cowan vs Barkey in the American Hockey League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, tennis journalist Steve Flink joins us to preview the 2025 ATP Finals. With Novak Djokovic's shock withdrawal, the race for the year-end title is wide open — but can Jannik Sinner continue his incredible form and dominate on home soil in Turin? We break down the ATP Finals draw, analyze the form of Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, and Holger Rune, and discuss who poses the biggest threat to Sinner's title hopes. Plus, Steve shares his expert insights on the season's biggest storylines, the battle for No. 1, and what to expect from the next generation heading into 2026.

Nouvelle Tier List dans Sans Filet ! Pour ce onzième épisode, les consultants classent les sales gosses du tennis. Qui a été le plus insupportable sur les courts ? Qui a dépassé les limites à plusieurs reprises ? Qui cumule le plus de casseroles ? Qui a été le plus pénalisé dans sa carrière de joueur de tennis ?

The guys break down everything from the Paris Masters madness to the year-end race heating up in Turin. Sinner is on an absolute tear indoors and battling Alcaraz for the year-end World No. 1. They also dive into the Musetti vs. Auger-Aliassime fight for the final ATP Finals spot and what they would do if they were Felix. Sam shares his USTA League debut (yes, he's officially back) with all the nerves, partner drama, and post-match laughs. Then it's Medvedev's late-night baseball tweets, Zizou Bergs' moonwalk, Opelka's savage Instagram comment, and a look at the new Paris venue. They also check in on the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Gauff's serving struggles, and who the real favorites are for the massive prize money on the line. Plus, time to review our tournament predictions that may or may not already be doomed. 00:00 Introduction and show preview 00:46 Sam's USTA League debut 03:53 World Series talk and Medvedev's late-night tweets 06:11 Paris Masters recap: Sinner's indoor dominance 09:14 Felix Auger-Aliassime's form and confidence 12:07 Sinner vs. Alcaraz: the race for year-end No. 1 16:33 Turin predictions and Alcaraz's chances 20:04 Paris Masters drama: Opelka vs. Bergs 22:02 Felix vs. Musetti: the battle for the final spot 26:43 WTA Finals: Gauff's struggles and surprises 32:48 Goodbye!

A former US ambassador to Russia warns of America's slide into autocracyAs American ambassador in Moscow between 2012 and 2014, Michael McFaul had a front row seat on Russia's slide into autocracy. But in his new book, Autocrats vs Democrats, McFaul warns that it's not just Putin, but also Xi and Trump who are fueling the “new global disorder”. And the intended audience for his jeremiad against autocracy is, of course, in the United States, rather than China or Russia. McFaul, who now teaches at Stanford, is warning about democracy's dangerous flirtation with autocracy, especially in the United States. The parallels are chilling. Putin used the law to target enemies, reorganized property rights to silence independent media, and cultivated a patrimonial relationship with supporters who saw him as their protector. Trump, McFaul argues, is following a similar playbook—though America's deeper democratic traditions and more autonomous institutions provide stronger resistance. Yet McFaul sees cause for alarm in Trump's rapid moves to “bulldoze” democratic norms, from weaponizing the Justice Department to attacking press freedom. The question, for Michael McFaul, isn't if America could slide into autocracy, but whether its citizens will recognize the threat before the current flirtation is consummated. 1. Democratic Expansion, Not NATO, Turned Putin Against the West McFaul demolishes the Mearsheimer thesis that NATO expansion provoked Putin. As ambassador, he was in every meeting with Putin and Medvedev for five years—NATO simply wasn't a major issue. What terrified Putin were democratic revolutions: Serbia 2000, Georgia 2003, Ukraine's Orange Revolution 2004, and especially the 2011 protests when a quarter million Russians demanded reform in Moscow. Putin blamed the CIA and saw American-style democracy as an existential threat to his autocratic rule.2. Trump Is Following Putin's Autocratic Playbook—With One Crucial Difference Like Putin, Trump weaponizes the Justice Department against enemies, attacks independent media through property rights reorganization, and moves fast to “bulldoze” democratic norms (making reconstruction nearly impossible). But America has what Russia lacked: deeper democratic traditions going back centuries, autonomous state governments, genuinely independent media, and even a functioning opposition party. McFaul notes Trump's failures—unable to silence critics like Kimmel—suggest democratic antibodies still work, though the threat remains real.3. Xi's Slow Game Is More Dangerous Than Putin's Imperial Aggression Putin exports illiberal nationalism, seeking ideological allies in Europe and America who share his contempt for liberal “decadence.” Xi plays differently: he's not trying to destroy the liberal international order but to increase Chinese power within it while building parallel structures (BRICS, Shanghai Cooperation Organization) where China serves as anchor for an autocratic world. McFaul warns this evolutionary approach may prove more dangerous precisely because it's less visible than Putin's tanks rolling into Ukraine.4. America's Fatal Post-Cold War Mistake: We Stopped Selling Democracy to Americans The West assumed democracy was inevitable after 1991 and stopped doing the hard work. Political elites in both parties said “we got this” and stopped explaining to middle America why global engagement, free trade, and democracy promotion serve national interests. This created a vacuum Trump filled with isolationism. McFaul argues the book is written not for Cambridge and Palo Alto, but for the entire country—an attempt to restart that abandoned conversation.5. The Choice: Lead the Free World Collectively or Watch Dictators Dominate America will never regain the hegemonic power it held after World War II, and attempting unilateral dominance risks dangerous overreach that pushes wavering democracies toward China. But if democracies unite, they collectively have more economic and military power than China and its autocratic allies. The alternative to collective democratic leadership isn't Chinese hegemony—it's anarchic disorder where the powerful do what they can, a return to the chaotic map of European history where borders constantly shifted and weak states got swallowed. If democracies fail to organize, dictators will dominate the 21st century.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Gill Gross breaks down all four quarterfinals at the 2025 Paris Masters in the following order. (0:42) Defending champion Alexander Zverev looked to snap a 5-match losing streak against Daniil Medvedev. (14:15) Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton did battle. (23:35) Alex De Minaur looked to avenge his Roland Garros loss to Alexander Bublik, who aimed to reach his first career Masters 1000 SF. (38:40) And Felix Auger-Aliassime looked to continue his charge towards Turin against the streaking Shanghai champion Valentin Vacherot. IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2025 ATP Paris Masters is down to the final eight — and the quarterfinal lineup is stacked! In this episode, we break down all four matchups, offering in-depth analysis, tactical insights, and bold predictions.

Jannik Sinner s'est qualifié pour la première fois en quart de finale du Masters 1000 de Paris et devient le premier Italien de l'histoire à atteindre les quarts de finale dans les neuf tournois Masters 1000. Il signe une 23e victoire consécutive en indoor. Une victoire en deux sets malgré quelques alertes physiques… Faut-il douter de la forme du N°2 mondial ?  Dans la 2e partie, on évoque les tops et les flops sans oublier la partie pronostics. Au menu notamment : Vacherot vs Auger-Aliassime, Bublik vs De Minaur, Shelton vs Sinner ou encore Medvedev vs Zverev. Qui décrochera sa place dans le dernier carré ?

The year is slowly coming to the end, but there's still plenty of tennis to be played. Xave and Brie are joined by Australian power couple Daria and Luke Saville to break down the latest news to come out of the tennis world. The panel reacts to Daniil Medvedev earning his first title since Rome in 2023, Holger Rune’s season ending injury, Coco Gauff lifting the trophy in Wuhan, Elena Rybakina and Leylah Fernandez’s recent wins, and Novak Djokovic withdrawing from Paris. Plus, in light of Valentin Vacherot’s miracle run in Shanghai, Brie presents her Top 5 Tennis Miracle Moments. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniil Medvedev is back in the winner's circle after almost 900 days since his last title. Felix Auger-Aliassime continued his hot play by winning the Brussels title which helps his chances for making the year end finals in Turin. Elena Rybakina captured her 10th career title in Ningbo, coming back from a set down to beat Alexandrova. Can she keep it up and make the WTA finals in Riyadh in a couple weeks? Jimmy and Brett discuss the 6 Kings Slam, plus much more on a brand new Advantage Connors podcast. *Sponsor-ExpressVPN-find out how you can get up to four extra months FREE. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's late in the season but great stories are still being written: the world #204 Valentin Vacherot slips into the Shanghai qualifying draw and then wins it all, Coco Gauff rights the ship in Asia for the second year in a row, and two Canadians win titles in the same week. We also talk about Holger Rune's Achilles injury, Finals qualification storylines, and the ongoing debates on scheduling and exhibitions in Timbuktu. Plus, a foray into pop culture featuring David Archuleta and the late great Diane Keaton. 01:30 The cousin final 07:35 Coco doing what she does best in Wuhan 12:10 The Felix anti-jinx 15:25 Other winners: Fernandez, Ruud, Rybakina, Medvedev (882 days, they've said many times) 20:30 Rune's catastrophic Achilles rupture  24:00 Who can still qualify for the ATP/WTA Finals? 28:40 The still-raging scheduling and exo debates + answering a listener question on Laver Cup 37:15 Pop culture break: Archuleta grows up, RIP Diane Keaton

Andy Roddick, Jon Wertheim, and the Served crew dive into a loaded week of tennis news. From Holger Rune's devastating Achilles injury to Novak Djokovic's fiery speech in Saudi Arabia about player unions and tennis' “monopoly". The guys debate whether Masters 1000 events are too long, what's broken about the ATP/WTA calendar, and jump into the recent results of Rybakina, Medvedev, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Casper Ruud. COMMENT BLEOW Is the tennis calendar broken beyond repair? Would you rather win a Masters 1000 or qualify for the year-end finals?

The boys are without Stevie to start the week, but John, Jack, and Sam are here to keep you company! Daniil Medvedev snapped his 882-day title drought, and the gang debates whether this win signals a late-season surge from the Russian or just a one-off success. The never-ending discussion about the demanding tour calendar has resurfaced, is it too long? The gang weigh in on burnout, injuries, and what changes the sport might need. As we approach the end of the year, the race to the WTA Finals is going down to the wire, with only Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva still in contention. Plus, quick check-ins from Vienna, Basel, and the conclusion of the Six Kings Slam.

Calvin Betton in Vienna joins James Gray and George Bellshaw in London to look back at a week of 250s and exhibitions, plus another one falls off the coaching roundabout. They discussed... - Daniil Medvedev ended an 882-day title drought and triumphed for the first time since Rome 2023 by winning the Almaty Open. He now has 21 career titles in 21 different cities. - Felix Auger-Aliassime beats Jiri Lehecka to win Brussels - FAA landed 83 per cent of his first serves in the final, and registering a 9.4 serve rating on Tennis Insights - and Casper Ruud wins Stockholm with a smaller racket by beating Ugo Humbert. - Jannik Sinner won the Six Kings Slam and $6m, but did not seem that bothered about it all - Novak Djokovic talked about his future saying: “Longevity is one of my biggest motivations. If you see across all the global sports, LeBron James he is still going strong, he is 40, Cristiano Ronaldo, Tom Brady played until he was 40-something years old, it is unbelievable." - Holger Rune suffered a serious injury on court in Stockholm this week, rupturing his Achilles tendon and faces months on the sideline - Jack Draper started a storm on Twitter by talking about fatigue and injuries, with Taylor Fritz getting involved too - James Trotman has left Team Draper, saying he can't square the circle of family life and weeks on tour, leaving new addition Jamie Delgado as sole coach - Leylah Fernandez wins Japan Open, beating in the final 18-year-old Tereza Valentova - Elena Rybakina won the Ningbo Open and is in a very intense battle for the last spot at WTA Finals with Mirra Andreeva… - Emma Raducanu has ended her season early after battling illness in China, and will miss tournaments in Tokyo and Hong Kong as a result. In more positive news, she has signed a new contract with Francisco Roig, the Spanish coach formerly of the Nadal camp whom she has had on trial since July. (James wrote about this for The i Paper, read it for FREE here: https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-rocky-year-reasons-for-optimism-3982254?utm_campaign=PNITUx1xSr1ai7e&ito=gifted_article&data-target=gifted_article&utm_source=XJPLeh5koSHChZEU) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tennis commentator Candy Reid appears on this episode to recap some terrific action in the pro game, which saw some familiar ATP faces return to the winner's circle. Reid analyzes how Daniil Medvedev was able to notch his first title in over two years, and how Casper Ruud and Felix Auger Aliassime secured indoor hard court titles and remain alive in the race for the ATP Finals next month. The broacaster also breaks down how Leylah Fernandez and Elena Rybakina stormed to WTA titles, with the latter firmly alive for the final spot in the WTA Finals. Reid covers a wide range of topics including the Six Kings Slam, Alex De Minaur's competitiveness, and Novak Djokovic's future as 2025 winds down. The commentator also weighs in on rising WTA talents Iva Jovic and Tereza Valentova, Holger Rune's terrible injury, and the strong depth featured week in and week out on both tours. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down Daniil Medvedev's long-awaited title triumph, beating Corentin Moutet in Almaty. Plus, Casper Ruud with a scintillating level in Stockholm to crush Ugo Humbert and win his first indoor title. Felix Auger-Aliassime used strong serving to take down Jiri Lehecka and continue his fine form with a title in Antwerp. And finally, Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz to repeat as champion at the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia. 0:00 Intro1:10 ATP Race2:07 Medvedev def Moutet Almaty14:30 Ruud def Humbert Stockholm26:36 FAA def Lehecka Antwerp36:47 Sinner def Alcaraz 6 Kings IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdiere talk Medvedev and his win.  Felix and his win.  Fernandez, Rybakina - all winning.  Alexandra brought up Tiafoe firing his whole team and what she thinks he should do - including making his serve better.  Rune injured End of season.  Medvedev dedicating win to his daughter Victoria.  Newsy notes Travis Kielce has buzz cuts.  Martina Navritalova and Julia and Housewives of Miami. Alexandra noted the struggling Arch Manning, a young quarterback she is watching this college season.  Colorado beat Iowa State.  Big win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross unpacks Valentin Vacherot's stunning run at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. The world No. 204 came through qualifying to win his first ever ATP title, beating Novak Djokovic in the semifinals and his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in an improbable final. We'll discuss Vacherot's strength as a player, why Rinderknech almost won it with his forehand and how the match turned around. Then, Joel Drucker and Amy Lundy join to discuss the missed opportunity for Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev, along with the much maligned Shanghai conditions, both weather and court.0:00 Intro7:56 Vacherot Strengths13:50 Forehand Comparisons19:45 Match Turnaround26:26 Daniil Medvedev37:30 Novak Djokovic45:45 Shanghai Conditions IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2025-10-07 | Silicon Wafers 022 | DAILY UPDATES | Today we dig into Vladimir Putin's latest Valdai address in Sochi, the ominous threats he's issuing toward Europe, and what it all says about a Kremlin that may be overreaching — doubling down in delusion, preparing for more direct confrontation. We'll tie together his rhetoric, Medvedev's inflammatory commentary, the creeping hybrid assaults across NATO space, and the question: when might threatening words give way to kinetic action?The Valdai Discussion Club is the Kremlin's preferred stage for strategic and PR theatre — a hybrid of salon, power speech, foreign policy signaling – one of the few fixtures that has lasted near annually throughout Putin's reign. It's as much internal as external. (The Valdai forum has been described as “a swanky high-level conference put on by the Russian elite” and often dubbed the Kremlin's answer to Davos) (Wikipedia)At his latest Valdai plenary in Sochi, Putin walked a balancing line: denying any intent to attack NATO, while condemning Europe for “escalating militarization.” (The Guardian)“We are closely monitoring the escalating militarization of Europe … We simply cannot ignore what is happening. We have no right to do so for reasons of our own security.” (The Guardian)“I think no one doubts that Russia's countermeasures will not be long in coming.” (The Guardian)----------Partner on this video: KYIV OF MINE Watch the trailer now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arJUcE1rxY0'Kyiv of Mine' is a documentary series about Ukraine's beautiful capital, Kyiv. The film production began in 2018, and much has changed since then. It is now 2025, and this story is far from over.https://www.youtube.com/@UCz6UbVKfqutH-N7WXnC5Ykg https://www.kyivofmine.com/#theprojectKyiv of Mine is fast paced, beautifully filmed, humorous, fun, insightful, heartbreaking, moving, hopeful. The very antithesis in fact of a doom-laden and worthy wartime documentary. This is a work that is extraordinarily uplifting. My friend Operator Starsky says the film is “Made with so much love. The film series will make you laugh and cry.” ----------Autumn Harvest: Silicon Curtain (Goal €22,000)This is super important. We'll be supporting troops in Pokrovsk, Kharkiv, and other regions where the trucks are needed the most. There are so many Battalions in Ukraine, fighting to defend our freedoms, but lack basics such as vehicles. These are destroyed on a regular basis, and lack of transport is costs lives, and Ukrainian territory. Once again Silicon Curtain has teamed up with Car4Ukraine and a group of wonderful creators to provide much-needed assistance: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/autumn-harvest-silicon-curtain----------SOURCES: Ukraine: The Latest by The Telegraph team ---https://open.spotify.com/show/6cnkk1J0I1UqtxTYVUL4Fe?si=fb9c151d2f21405a In Moscow's Shadows, hosted by Mark Galeotti ---https://open.spotify.com/show/1NKCazxYstY6o8vhpGQSjF?si=4215e2d786a44d64 Russian Roulette hosted by Max Bergmann and Dr. Maria Snegovaya ---https://podcasts.apple.com/tw/podcast/russian-roulette/id1112258664?l=en-GB Hosted by Michael Naki ---https://www.youtube.com/@MackNack Faygin Live channel ---https://www.youtube.com/@FeyginLive Hromadske channel ---https://www.youtube.com/@hromadske_ua Hosted by Vitaly Portnikov ---https://www.youtube.com/@portnikov Hosted by Vladimir Milov ---https://www.youtube.com/@Vladimir_Milov Sternenko channel ---https://www.youtube.com/@STERNENKO The Power Vertical with Brian Whitmore https://www.powervertical.org/ ----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISERA project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------